FOS
Forrest Airport
Australia
14,781 km
9,184 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
14,781 km
9,184 mi / 7,981 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Australia/Perth
Heading
90°
east

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FOS GDL
Airport Name Forrest Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code FOS GDL
ICAO Code YFRT MMGL
City N/A Guadalajara
Country Australia Mexico
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Mexico_City
Elevation 511 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates -30.840000, 128.120000 20.520000, -103.310000

Forrest Airport (FOS) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Forrest Airport (FOS) in Forrest Airport, Australia to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 14,781 kilometers (9,184 miles / 7,981 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:49 in Forrest Airport, it's 10:49 in Guadalajara. With a 14-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,505 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Forrest Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Forrest Airport (FOS) follows a heading of 246° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Forrest Airport (FOS) and Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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